Easy Sautéed Canned Green Beans

sauteed canned green beans in a stainless steel skillet.

5 from 1 vote

This Sautéed Geen Beans recipe elevates a can of green beans into flavorful, green beans with garlic and lemon. All you need are a few simple ingredients, a hot pan, and about 15 minutes. Perfect side dish for a family dinner or special occasions.

Prep Time3

Cook Time14

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

2 cans cut green beans, drained and rinsed 14.5 ounce cans
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 clove minced garlic
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

Instructions

Heat 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt. Arrange green beans in a single layer.
Cook green beans undisturbed, turning only every couple of minutes until crispy or they reach your desired doneness. For blistered green beans, allow about 11-13 minutes.
Push green beans to the side and add 1 tablespoon of butter, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a splash of fresh lemon juice to the pan.
Stir and heat for 30 seconds to one minute, until garlic is lightly golden.
If desired, serve with fresh herbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Be sure to completely drain and rinse the green beans to remove that "can-flavored" liquid.
For best results, use a stainless steel or cast iron skillet to sauté canned green beans, especially if you like them blistered or charred. Nonstick skillets are typically not designed for cooking at high temperatures.
Use a large skillet, and do not crowd the pan. The beans need to cook in an even layer.
To cook more than two cans of green beans, use a second large pan or cook in batches.

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